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Former President of Ghana, John Kufuor, named Global Ambassador against hunger
The World Food Programme has appointed former Ghanaian president, John Kufuor, as its Global Ambassador against Hunger.
John Kufuor
In his new role, Mr. Kufuor will emphasize the need to provide good nutrition for children in school.
WFP's Executive Director Josette Sheeran said that Ghana is a leader in nourishing its children and Ambassador Kufuor can influence others to follow his good work.
As an ambassador for WFP, the former President joins an elite team of celebrities, sportsmen and statesmen who advocate on behalf of the world's poorest and hungriest people. They include the marathon runner, Paul Tergat and the footballer, Kakà; former US Senator, George McGovern, and the actress, Drew Barrymore.
Every year WFP feeds more than 20 million children in school meal programmes in some 70 countries.
Bissera Kostova, United Nations Radio.
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